About Diploma of Counselling
Our Diploma in Counselling teaches the skills and knowledge needed to undertake general counselling, helping guide people through the grief and loss associated with the end of life process, or to deal with family, relationship, and other issues.
You will develop the skills to counsel clients, their family, and your staff through the process of dealing with grief and loss, or major life changes. You will also be able to counsel staff within the performance management processes of their organisation.
This course allows students to attend and participate in online workshops through zoom with your trainer throughout the duration of the course, providing you with the opportunity to practice the skills you’ve learned and be formally facilitated, mentored and assessed by our college experts.
$38/Week Special Promo ends soon:
Special Price $3,950 ($7,950 full price).
Next Intake – 18 September 2023
About the Course
Course Duration
52 weeks – (2 years max)
Approximately 15 hours weekly
Course Delivery
Online and Workshops
Course Intake
14 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 11 Dec 2023
Course Fee
Special limited time offer: $3,950 (Standard: $7,950)
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students are able to enrol into the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling course with ONE of the following:
MINIMUM 18 YEARS OF AGE
Completed Year 12 or Equivalent or a Certificate IV or higher
sufficient life experience (work or study) can be considered
YOUR LANGUAGE LITERACY AND NUMERACY (LLN) SKILLS MUST MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS FOR ACSF LEVEL 3 OR HIGHER.
What will I learn?
This course includes 17 units of competency (13 core units and 4 elective units), delivered as 6 modules of training.
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories
CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling
CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
Career Pathways
Counsellor
Counsellors provide information on vocational, relationship, social and educational difficulties and issues, and work with people to help them to identify and define their emotional issues through therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy and other talking therapies.
Case Manager
Case Managers are responsible for assisting clients to solve complex issues with the aim of enhancing their clients' quality of life.
Case Coordinator
Healthcare case coordinators specialize in arranging and securing services for people with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease or AIDS. Some work with patients who have substance abuse problems or mental health disorders.
Education Pathways
1. Diploma
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling at ACCLM.
2. Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Applied Social Science, etc.
3. Masters Degree
Master of Counselling
Delivery Method
Online Course Delivery
The course is delivered completely online with no classroom attendance required. A sound level of computer literacy is expected from students. Online delivery provides you with maximum flexibility, allowing you to study anywhere and anytime.
As all training materials and assessments are delivered online, you must have access to a good computer with internet access. You have online access to your facilitator and other support. This mode has monthly commencement dates and is available nationally.
Workshops
Virtual workshops will be held throughout the course to provide practical application of your skills and knowledge.
Students will be provided with information about available workshops during their training.
Live Video Sessions
ACCLM Courses include optional live sessions over Zoom (video chat software similar to Skype) for all students where students can interact with their trainer and peers, have their questions answered, and receive additional support with their studies. Participation in these sessions is not mandatory.
Virtual workshops will be held throughout the course to provide practical application of your skills and knowledge.
Assessment Methods
A variety of assessment methods will be utilised to assess the student’s competency in each unit of this qualification. Each unit of competency will be assessed using any 3 of the following 5 assessment methods:
Assessment Method / Task
Description
Knowledge Test
Multiple choice questions, short answer or essay, often under timed conditions. This may be written, oral or open book.
Case Studies
Case studies are analyses of persons, events, decisions, periods, projects, policies, institutions, or other systems that are studied holistically by one or more methods.
Roleplay
Roleplay assessment through direct, indirect and supplementary observation by the trainer/assessor in a simulated workplace environment.
Fees
Tuition Fee: $3,950 (Special price).
Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly payment plans available.
If you choose a payment plan option & complete the course before the maximum time stipulation of 2 years, you will have to pay the remaining before collection of your certificate.
Education Partner with the ACCA
As a proud Education Partner with the Australian Community Counsellors Association (ACCA), we are committed to promoting the development of both new entrants and existing mental health professionals across Australia. Together, we continue to work towards building a stronger and more inclusive care model in the mental health sector. Click to learn more.
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